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Recurrent UTIs? A gentamicin bladder instillation may be the answer

Recurrent UTIs can be a relentless battle for some, and also dangerous given how many antibiotics can be used. A leading expert on gentamicin bladder instillations discusses the lesser-known treatment that can get these infections under control.
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Higher costs limit attendance for life changing cardiac rehab

Despite the success cardiac rehabilitation has shown at reducing heart-related deaths and hospital readmissions, higher out-of-pocket costs may prevent patients from participating in the program, a University of Michigan study suggests. 
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8 facts about addiction and recovery

Michigan Medicine mental health experts shares facts and information about addiction and treatment options available.
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85% of Mexican Americans with dementia unaware of diagnosis, outpacing overall rate

More than three-quarters of older adults with dementia may be unaware of their diagnosis, a University of Michigan study finds. 
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Tooth infection leads doctors to giant brain aneurysm

A tooth infection led to the discovery of a woman’s giant brain aneurysm, which doctors treated using minimally invasive flow diversion embolization. 
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Protecting children from poor air quality: 6 things to know

As smoke from wildfires trigger poor air quality alerts across the country, many parents may worry about the impact on their child’s health. Here, a Michigan Medicine expert provides six ways to help reduce exposure.
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Using data to drive sepsis care

Michigan Medicine expert, Hallie Prescott, M.D., discusses successful statewide efforts to improve sepsis treatment–and setting the bar for change at the national level
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Using virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation

Researchers at University of Michigan Health are using virtual reality technology to aid in mirror therapy physical therapy routines for stroke survivors.
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Treating recurrent UTIs without antibiotics

A Michigan Medicine urologist discusses treating urinary tract infections without antibiotics and what vaccines might be coming in the near future.
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National Diabetes Prevention Program saves costs for enrollees

The National Diabetes Prevention Program was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010 to offer an effective way to help prevent type 2 diabetes. U-M researchers evaluated the uptake and outcomes of the National DPP and found that enrollees saved in medical costs and had a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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First-of-its-kind blood test for head and neck cancer

A Michigan Medicine lab has begun providing a first-of-its-kind new cancer test. Developed at the University of Michigan, MyHPVscore is a highly accurate blood test that can detect HPV-related head and neck cancer by measuring fragments of tumor DNA in a patient’s bloodstream.
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People find medical test results hard to understand, increasing overall worry

In a published research letter in JAMA, researchers tested whether people could understand standard pathology reports and whether a patient-centered report might improve understanding.
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Lighting up cancer cells with biolasers

University of Michigan researchers have developed a new way of detecting circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream of pancreatic cancer and lung cancer patients.
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Preserving an artist’s vision after diabetic retinal disease

Kim Hartman is an artist with Type 1 diabetes. She started developing vision problems and doctors at Michigan Medicine helped her slow the vision loss and manage it.
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Preventing suicide during pregnancy and after birth

Many deaths by suicide during pregnancy and after birth are preventable. Along with a personal patient experience, three Michigan Medicine experts discuss the current landscape of suicide prevention in pregnant and postpartum people, including the latest research and resources for help.